Nitra Palakkadan Matta Rice
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About this item
Kerala red rice with a hearty bite. Nitra Palakkadan Matta rice is the red, parboiled rice of Kerala, also called rosematta, and the everyday grain for Kerala meals and sadya.
Why cooks choose it
The bold, reddish grains keep their colour and earthy flavour after cooking, with a firm, satisfying bite that stands up to sambar, avial and thoran. It needs a longer cook and more water than white rice, which is exactly how Kerala kitchens prepare it.
What to cook with it
- Kerala sadya with sambar and avial
- Kanji (rice porridge) with pickle
- Red rice vegetable curry bowl
- Red rice payasam
How to cook
Soak for at least an hour. Boil in about 6 cups of water per cup of rice for 35 to 45 minutes until tender, then drain the excess water in the traditional way. In a pressure cooker, allow 5 to 6 whistles.
Pack sizes
Available in 5 kg and 18 kg packs.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Try it in our Kerala Red Rice & Vegetable Curry Bowl recipe, or browse the full rice range. Buy it on Amazon.ae or order on WhatsApp in the UAE.
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